The orphanage was becoming more full every day in this small, poor town. The owners of the building were becoming concerned about what they were going to do. They had too many children in their care to allow them to shut down. They were scared of losing staff because of low funds, but they weren’t … Continue reading Hunter’s Story Part 1 (Writing 101: Day Nineteen)
Dear myself 3 years ago, I understand what you’re dealing with, but you’ll survive. Obviously, you’ll last after it’s over. The pain you’re dealing with will become easier. The tool near you doesn’t have to be a tool of pain anymore. The blood around you can be erased from everyone else’s worries. Don’t worry about … Continue reading Blood (Writing 101: Day Fourteen)
The park was as packed as usual on a weekend day. There were dogs with their owners and children with their parents playing in the area around them. It was a late Saturday afternoon in this small town that most people saw as in the middle of no where. For this couple, it was a … Continue reading Public Proposal (Writing 101: Day Nine)
Most people have different parts of themselves that show up depending on their circumstances. They have different sides of themselves for their family, friends, relationship partner, children, and even for the occasional stranger. For some people, this can become confusing when two or more of them wind up colliding at different situations because they’re used … Continue reading Re: Worlds Colliding (Writing Challenge)
I suppose there are many ways to influence a person without really knowing them. Sometimes people meet for a reason and sometimes they just appear with what seems like no reason. Then, there are times when people show up in order to influence a person in a way they didn’t expect through relationships, friendships, or … Continue reading Influential Person (Writing 101: Day Six)
Everyone has a place that makes them feel safe and calm in times when they’re feeling stressed. I have one as well, but I can’t visit it anymore. It used to give me the help I needed whenever things were rough with family,friends, or even school. It was the woods outside my dad’s old apartment. … Continue reading My “Calm Zone” (Writing 101: Day Two)
My Life Story 